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In reply to the discussion: Me vs CP and DU (the long story, for those who don't know it) [View all]bigwillq
(72,790 posts)1. Hi, Ida.
I am a twin. I was born about six weeks early.
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i'm curious if you mean that you want her to make lots of money off the study she's been posting
CreekDog
Dec 2015
#132
Thank you, Ida, for putting your story out here. I guess you'll just have to continue step by step.
NBachers
Dec 2015
#23
No- some of it's just trying to find a right & acceptable way to say shitty things to people.
NBachers
Dec 2015
#126
Lol! There is truth in that. Maybe we do it with our political beliefs, too?
IdaBriggs
Dec 2015
#129
Been awhile since I've seen your name. I'll be watching for your posts
Half-Century Man
Dec 2015
#26
SO interesting. Great share. I am not a member of the preemie community, but am an avid medical/
joanbarnes
Dec 2015
#36
My preemie is celebrating his 53rd birthday today! Glad all is well with you...n/t
monmouth4
Dec 2015
#38
No, because cerebral palsy by definition is an incurable permanent mobility disorder.
IdaBriggs
Dec 2015
#117
This is something far more people in this thread need to read and understand
mythology
Dec 2015
#109
Who is going to fund research that challenges the paradigm and won't make a profit for anyone?
pnwmom
Dec 2015
#124
People like IdaBriggs figured out how important folate was in avoiding birth defects
pnwmom
Dec 2015
#121
A simple prophylactic, low risk intervention for premature infants would be worth millions
Gormy Cuss
Dec 2015
#133
No, it really wouldn't, because it involves preexisting supplements -- not some new drug.
pnwmom
Dec 2015
#134
She ISN'T touting this as proven. She's reporting how hard she's been working to get attention
pnwmom
Dec 2015
#136
It took the American Academy of Pediatrics 14 years and 15 studies before they finally
pnwmom
Dec 2015
#137
Can you link to your 501 (c) 3? I can't find it with the IRS lookup tool or Charity Navigator.
LeftyMom
Dec 2015
#138